Sharmila Tagore Birthday: Sharmila Tagore is one of the most iconic actresses in Indian cinema, known for her graceful presence and powerful performances. With a career spanning over six decades, she has left an indelible mark on Bollywood. Her versatility and elegance made her one of the finest actresses of her time.
Not just known for her beauty, Sharmila broke barriers with her bold and unconventional roles. She made a memorable impact in both commercial and parallel cinema, delivering unforgettable performances in films like Anupama, Aradhana, and Kashmir Ki Kali.
Sharmila’s career wasn’t limited to the typical roles of women in the 1960s and ’70s. She was ahead of her time, often taking on roles that were complex, layered, and emotionally
rich. Her portrayal of strong, independent women in films like Satyakam and Chupke Chupke resonated deeply with audiences.
Her on-screen pairing with Dharmendra became legendary, as their natural chemistry captivated viewers. Films like Devar, Mere Humdum Mere Dost, and Yakeen are still fondly remembered for their heartfelt performances.
She celebrates her birthday on December 8. The day also marks the birth anniversary of her co-star, the late Dharmendra. On this special occasion, let us take a look at Sharmila Tagore’s 10 best films with Dharmendra:
Anupama (1966)
Directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Anupama marks the first film where Sharmila Tagore and Dharmendra shared the screen with each other. The film also stars Shashikala, Deven Verma, and Surekha Pandit in other prominent roles. Anupama won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi.
Devar (1966)
The tragic drama follows childhood sweethearts Shankar (Dharmendra) and Bhanwariya (Sharmila Tagore), who are separated and later find themselves caught in a love quadrangle. Based on a short novel, Naa, by Tarashankar Bandopadhyay, the film attained wide success.
Mere Humdum Mere Dost (1968)
Directed by Amar Kumar, this romantic drama follows Sunil, a middle-class man who falls for Anita, a woman he believes is poor. Their romance takes a turn when Sunil discovers Anita is a multi-millionaire.
Dharmendra and Sharmila Tagore’s on-screen romance grabbed fans’ attention. Alongside the duo, the film stars Mumtaz, Rehman, and Om Prakash as the supporting cast.
Yakeen (1969)
In this action thriller, Dharmendra appeared in a dual role as a government scientist as well as a villain, while Sharmila Tagore was seen in the role of his fiancée. Alongside the stars, the film also featured David and M. B. Shetty in other prominent roles.
Satyakam (1969)
Dharmendra and Sharmila Tagore returned on-screen together for another Hrishikesh Mukherjee film. Based on a Bengali novel by Narayan Sanyal, the film features Tagore and Dharmendra in the lead roles, supported by Sanjeev Kumar, Ashok Kumar, and Robi Ghosh.
Chupke Chupke (1975)
Directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, this romantic comedy is a remake of the Bengali film Chhadmabeshi, starring Uttam Kumar. Chupke Chupke stars Dharmendra, Sharmila Tagore, Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bhaduri and Om Prakash in lead roles, with Asrani, David, Usha Kiran, Lily Chakravarty and Keshto Mukherjee in other supporting roles.
Ek Mahal Ho Sapno Ka (1975)
The film follows a love story between Sharmila Tagore and Dharmendra’s characters, who go their separate ways only for them to reunite once again when Vishal (Dharmendra) falls in love with Sonia, the stepdaughter of Aruna (Sharmila Tagore).
Sunny (1984)
Directed by Raj Khosla, Sunny stars Amrita Singh, Sunny Deol, Sharmila Tagore, and Waheeda Rehman. In the film, Dharmendra made a special appearance, playing on-screen father to his real-life son Sunny Deol.
Chaitali (1975)
The film Chaitali was to be directed by legendary filmmaker Bimal Roy. However, after his passing, Hrishikesh Mukherjee took over and launched the film with his favourite pair – Dharmendra and Sharmila Tagore. The film was finally made with Saira Banu, replacing Tagore.
Devdas (1976)
Gulzar launched his own version of the hit film Devdas. He wanted to cast Dharmendra, Sharmila Tagore, and Hema Malini in the film based on Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s classic. However, the project did not proceed further than the mahurat.
